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Is Beneli an Option?

asked 1 year ago by soflagirl in Miami, FL
Latest answer by William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Question viewed 248 times
Tags: areola, benelli, firming, lift, reduction

I had 300 saline Mods put in. I was a deflated B. During pregnancy I was a D. My Dr. suggested slightly larger implants, but I didnt want to be too big.Now, I feel the breasts are not tight. He says I shouldve gone bigger, but couldn't I do a lift to remove the extra skin and stay the same size but tighter? I would like an aerola reduction too. He says the scarring isn’t worth it. I thought beneli left no scars?I don't want bigger implants, but I want them firmer

11 answers to Is Beneli an Option?

Benelli Mastopexy and Breast Augmentation

Hello SoFlaGirl, I'm glad you stuck to your guns about your implant size. Larger implants will rarely help the problem of a sagging breast and only make you larger than you want to be. Your issue is with your breast tissue 'envelope' around the implant, and this can be improved upon with some sort of mastopexy or breast lift. There are a few different types of breast lifts, one of which is appropriate for your breast shape and size. I do not... more

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

drminniti.com

Lift Or Bigger Implants

Many times an implant alone can correct minor sagging. However as sagging increases the larger the implant needed and eventually an implant alone is not sufficient. You are then faced with the decision of what lifting technique to use. I occasionally use the Benilli lift in cases when minimal lifting is needed and the patient wishes a smaller areola. There are limits to how much lifting and how small you can make the areola. Without seeing photos of you it is not possible to make a... more

Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Benelli lift leaves scars just like any lift technique!

The Benelli technique is one I have used for years, and I must say that because of the scars and the relative inability to achieve reasonable lifts with this procedure, I rarely use this technique any more. Whenever you make a large circle (with its larger circumference) fit a smaller circle (the smaller size you want your areola to become, with its own smaller circumference) in order to attempt to lift more, the greater the discrepancy, and the more scalloped and irregular the scar... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

Scaring around the areola after the Benelli Breast Lift

The Benelli leaves scars and is not for you. The Benelli is a donut excision that may work in tiny breast lifts but in larger breast and breasts with implants the results are often not attractive. Remember that 100% of surgery leaves scars. The plastic surgeon does his best to keep these acceptable but ther is always a scar. With the Benellis I have seen the scars are too often not ideal. I do not like this procedure and feel there are many better... more

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

www.pacfps.com

Is a Benelli lift the best option?

Very often if you do not wish to go with a larger prosthesis and the nipple areola only needs to be moved a very short distance in the upward direction, then I have found the Benelli procedure quite helpful. Also in cases where the nipple areola is somewhat larger than ideal, a properly done Benelli can diminish its size without subsequent stretching. It is not meant for significant elevation, which is where the vertical or lollipop mastopexy incisions are more appropriate. As mentioned by... more

William F. DeLuca Jr, MD
Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

The Benelli lift does leave a scar

If your impression was that the around the nipple breast lift dose not leave a scar you are mistaken. With a blocking suture to help support the nipple size, the scar can be acceptable. A larger breast implant will take up the excess skin, though you should be careful about whether the size increase is the correct trade-off for you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Is Beneli an Option?

In Miami there are many boarded PS's to see. If you leave me out of the mix, I recommend Dr L. Roudner, Dr J. Cassel, Dr Alan Secure, Dr D Kane, Dr C. Noreiga, Dr S McDonald, Sr T Zaydon just to name a few boarded PS's in MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Benelli breast lift scars

The benelli or circumareolar mastopexy can provide breast tightening and lift, but is best suited for more milder levels of sagging and skin excess. One of the problems with this procedure is that it can ultimately produce an actually wider areola over time and at times an irregular scar. The advantage is that the vertical scar component is avoided. Although the vertical or lolly pop procedure produces the extra scar it allows better nipple elevation and breast shape and more control... more

David A. Bottger, MD
Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon

Benelli mastopexy scars

All surgical procedures, including Benelli breast lifts leave some scars. The Benelli mastopexy leaves a scar around the areola. This tends to be well hidden by the contrast of color between the areola and the surrounding skin. It does have it's limitations, and the scar can stretchout/widen. To best answer your questions we would need to see some pictures. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD

Martin Jugenburg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

Is Beneli an Option?

The Louis Benelli's operation is a periareolar approach to breast ptosis(sagging). It leaves a circular scar while reducing the areolar size.The scar may be more or less visible like any other scars. This technique spares your breasts the "anchor" or the "lollipop" scars. The benelli approach has its own limitations and the good outcome requires of you to find a surgeon who is very familiar with the technique.

Erel Laufer, M.D.
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Beneli will leave scar as any other kind of lift

It would have been helpful to have your pictures. When there is extra skin ,the options are limited. You nee ed to have lift that requires making incision and removing extra skin or go with bigger implant. The decision is based on the nipple position, shape and size and also patient expectation. The main problem with going bigger is more sagging down the road due to the weight of the implants. Please send pictures.